List of Eligible Countries for the Ethiopia eVisa
Travellers who plan to visit Ethiopia should confirm whether they need an eVisa to enter the country, apply for a regular visa through the embassy, or are exempt from requiring a visa.
Go through the information below to learn about the appropriate category for your nationality and make the necessary arrangements in advance.
Apply for Your Ethiopia eVisa TodayEligible Countries for the Ethiopia eVisa
If an applicant is eligible for an Ethiopian eVisa, they should apply for an eVisa, pay the eVisa fees, and receive the approved eVisa.
- Abkhazia
- Afghanistan
- Aland Islands
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bonaire
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Bouvet Island
- Brazil
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Chile
- China
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Croatia
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Estonia
- Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jersey
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Korea, Republic of (South)
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Macedonia, Republic of
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Nagorno-Karabakh
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- Northern Cyprus
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Pitcairn
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Reunion
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- South Ossetia
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Transnistria
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- US Virgin Islands
- Uganda
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States Minor Outlying Islands
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City (Holy See)
- Wallis and Futuna
- Western Sahara
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Ethiopia Travel Permissions
- eVisa Types: Workshop/Conference eVisa, Tourist eVisa, Private Work, Investment and more. Pick the Ethiopia eVisa type that is appropriate for your trip.
- Validity: Each eVisa type carries a distinct validity period, which ranges from 30 days, 90 days, 6 months and 1 year.
- Stay Duration: All eVisa types allow a stay duration of up to 30 days.
- Entry Type: Both single and multiple.
Document Requirements for the Ethiopia eVisa
All applicants must submit the following core requirements, regardless of the eVisa type selected:
- Clear scan of your passport’s biodata page. The passport must remain valid for 6 months after arrival in Ethiopia.
- Digitally taken recent photo of the applicant. The photo must show the applicant's face clearly from forehead to chin.
Additional documents are also required depending on the eVisa type selected. Review the complete Ethiopia eVisa requirements before you start the application process.
Ethiopia eVisa Processing Time and Fees
- Standard Processing: 5 - 8 Working Days No Additional Fees
Best for travellers who have plenty of time before they leave - Rush Processing: 2 - 5 Working Days Additional Fees
Required
A good option for those with near departure dates - Super Rush Processing: 1 - 3 Working Days Additional
Fees Required
Suitable for last-minute or urgent travel needs
Applicants can use the Ethiopia eVisa fee tool to check the expected visa cost for their nationality and preferred eVisa type.
Countries that are exempt for an Ethiopian eVisa
- Djibouti
Countries Eligible for an Ethiopia Regular Visa
- Aland Islands
- Guernsey
- Isle of Man
- Jersey
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Martin
FAQs
No. An approved eVisa does not guarantee entry. Ethiopian immigration officers make the final decision at the port of entry.
A history of deportation would likely significantly complicate or prevent future visa approval.
Yes. Processing may take longer during busy travel periods, so it is best to apply early.
Content Disclaimer: Although this information was last updated in September 2026, we recommend verifying with the appropriate agencies, embassies, and airlines to ensure complete accuracy regarding your travel plans.